Edgar Rice Burroughs
American writer (1875-1950) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 74
Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American writer, recognized for his prolific output in the adventure, science fiction, and fantasy genres. Best known for creating the characters Tarzan and John Carter, he also wrote the Pellucidar series, the Amtor series, and the Caspak trilogy.
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Johnny Weissmuller Edgar wrote Tarzan and His Mate (1934)
Johnny Sheffield Edgar wrote Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943)
Sol Lesser Produced Tarzan the Fearless (1933)
Robert F. Hill Directed The Adventures of Tarzan (1921)
Scott Sidney Directed Tarzan of the Apes (1918)
Harry Revier Directed The Revenge of Tarzan (1920)
Elmo Lincoln Also in Tarzan of the Apes (1918)
Gordon Griffith Also in Tarzan of the Apes (1918)
Frank Merrill Also in The Adventures of Tarzan (1921)
Ray Bradbury Influenced by Edgar
Maureen O'Sullivan Edgar wrote Tarzan and His Mate (1934)
Michael Moorcock Influenced by Edgar
Gene Wolfe Influenced by Edgar
Bruce Bennett Edgar produced The New Adventures of Tarzan (1935)
Frances Gifford Edgar wrote Tarzan Triumphs (1943)
William Witney Directed Jungle Girl (1941)
Enid Markey Also in Tarzan of the Apes (1918)
True Boardman Also in Tarzan of the Apes (1918)
Ashton Dearholt Edgar produced The New Adventures of Tarzan (1935)
Kathleen Kirkham Also in Tarzan of the Apes (1918)
George B. French Also in Tarzan of the Apes (1918)
Karla Schramm Also in The Revenge of Tarzan (1920)
Ray Taylor Directed Tarzan the Mighty (1928)
Edward A. Kull Directed The New Adventures of Tarzan (1935)
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Burroughs's bookplate, showing Tarzan holding the planet Mars, surrounded by other characters from his stories and symbols relating to his personal interests and career
Typescript letter, with Tarzana Ranch letterhead, from Burroughs to Ruthven Deane, explaining the design and significance of his bookplateAwards
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Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1875 to 1950 · aged 74
